ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

1812 Patriotic War

Okay kiddo, so a long time ago, in the year 1812, there was a big war between two countries called Russia and France. The leader of France, Napoleon Bonaparte, wanted to take over Russia because he thought it would make him more powerful.

But the people of Russia didn't want to be taken over. They loved their country and wanted to protect it. So, they decided to fight back against the French army.

The war lasted for a while, and there were many battles between the Russian and French soldiers. It was a very hard and scary time for everyone involved.

However, eventually, the Russian people were able to defeat the French army under the leadership of their military commander, Mikhail Kutuzov. They were able to defend their country and keep their independence.

The Russian people were very proud of their victory, and they celebrated it as a patriotic war. It showed that even when faced with a powerful enemy, they could come together and stand up for what they believed in.